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If you find yourself saying something like, “I said so” to get buy in, you might get compliance, but are unlikely to increase engagement. Any parent identifies with challenging situations where all attempts to reason and influence their child’s behaviour failed. Out of exasperation or frustration, the words, “Because I said so” are uttered. The […]

It doesn’t matter how wonderful your idea or project is if no one uses it. As digital mail takes hold in our business, I, as the bookkeeper, need to change the business routines so I get the statements and business documents needed for record keeping. These documents used to arrive in the physical mailbox but […]

On our farm, getting the equipment ready for spring seeding or the fall harvest is an important seasonal routine. If we have an equipment breakdown, we increase risk to the business. If we don’t get the crop planted by a certain date, we increase the chance that we won’t get it harvested before frost or […]

Have you asked yourself this lately, “What’s In It For Me?” “Why did I decide to be in business?” If you’re like most entrepreneurs, your drive to be a business owner is part of your DNA. Perhaps you marveled at the success of someone else and thought, “If this guy can be successful, then I […]

Like many business owners, you might be caught up in the day to day whirlwind of operating your business and need to be reminded why you do what you do. Whether your numbers are up or down, whether you’re deciding to expand or contract to respond to changing political and economic times, it’s important to […]

Frustrated with your ability to take your business to the next level? Feeling the pinch between working in your business and spending time where you really want to – with friends, family or leisure pursuits? Tired? Are you enjoying a successful business and starting to think about outsourcing more, hiring staff or stepping away from […]

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Client Testimonials

Laura has business insights gained over years of experience operating her own businesses and from working with a variety of enterprises and organizations. She provided straight-forward, efficient and effective assistance that had me stop and reflect on the validity of assumptions, and then progress toward my goals. Laura prompted me to see assumptions that I might be making that could be costly and time consuming with respect to building my business.

Myles Flaig

I would highly recommend Laura as an experienced consultant for any organization who is looking at maximizing results through impactful interventions.

Aida RodriguezSuncor Energy

You have been such an integral part of JPF. We have taken our small company to a place that will leave a foot print in Calgary Construction Industry. It is so apparent that your background with owning a handful of businesses and designations in accounting that we made a good choice. Through a year that everyone was glad to see go, you made 2016 a success for JPF.

Paries JohnsonJPF Commercial Floor Coverings Ltd

Laura cares deeply for the people she works with and understands the importance of relationships with all stakeholders. She is a leader of change and her insatiable thirst for knowledge is exemplified through her creative solutions to problems – problems the client might not even know they have yet. I would highly recommend Laura, as she brings with her, extensive experience and leaves behind a team that is more aware of the real issues, the root causes and the path that leads to a long term solutions.

Shannon KingSuncor Energy

Laura demonstrates a mastery-level ability with facilitation. Her facilitation style is inclusive, supportive and engaging. She frequently received high praise from participants on how much they enjoyed attending one of her workshops or events. Laura was instrumental in leading and developing the department’s strategic plan. Laura spearheaded a successful branding campaign and was able to successfully raise the department’s profile at the College through targeted initiatives, newsletters, and a re-design of the website. Laura promoted and displayed superior, customer-led service. Laura brings energy and commitment to meeting the client’s needs to any project she undertakes. I am thrilled to hear she is starting her own company in e-Learning and would gladly recommend her and her work.